Publications by authors named "Rayna Tian"
A functional genomics screen identifying blood cell development genes in Drosophila by undergraduates participating in a course-based research experience.
Cory J Evans John M Olson Bama Charan Mondal Pratyush Kandimalla Ariano Abbasi Cristian Sosa Cristian Medina Rayna Tian
G3 (Bethesda)
January 2021
Article Synopsis
- - Undergraduate students at UCLA conducted research using RNA interference (RNAi) and fluorescent proteins to pinpoint genes crucial for blood cell development in fruit flies, screening around 3,500 genes and finding 137 that affected hematopoiesis.
- - By targeting RNAi to different cell types involved in blood cell maturation, the researchers identified specific gene subsets that either facilitate or inhibit this process, revealing new insights into gene functions related to RNA processing and vesicular trafficking.
- - The CURE (Course-Based Undergraduate Research Experience) model not only enhanced students' understanding and skills in science but also improved retention rates in STEM fields, demonstrating the value of hands-on research in education.
Evidence GDF15 Plays a Role in Familial and Recurrent Hyperemesis Gravidarum.
Geburtshilfe Frauenheilkd
September 2018
Hyperemesis gravidarum (HG), a pregnancy complication characterized by severe nausea and vomiting in pregnancy, occurs in up to 2% of pregnancies. It is associated with both maternal and fetal morbidity. HG is highly heritable and recurs in approximately 80% of women.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFThe purpose of this study is to determine the frequency of reporting of both pre-pregnancy and post-pregnancy psychosocial and physical issues in women with hyperemesis gravidarum (HG). Conditions in 449 women with HG were compared to 459 unaffected women (controls). Binary responses were analyzed using either Chi-squared or Fishers Exact test.
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